Trucks destroyed by fire outbreak in Kwara
The fire destroyed three of the 42 trucks packed in the park at Alagbede Tipper Garage in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara on Tuesday.
The fire, caused by the waste collection truck parked with refuse inside, was gathered to have occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
The flames quickly spread to two other trucks before firefighters contained the situation.
Hassan Adekunle, spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, while confirming the incident in a statement on Tuesday, said, “On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 01:35 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at Alagbede Tipper Garage, Ilorin.
“Responding swiftly, the fire crew arrived at the scene to find a fleet of trucks, some of which were already engulfed in flames. Through the efforts of the firefighters, the fire was contained, limiting damage to only three out of the 42 trucks in the garage.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from a waste collection truck that had been parked with refuse still inside. The refuse contained lit charcoal, which smouldered and eventually ignited, spreading to two other trucks before being extinguished,” Adekunle said.
The Kwara State Fire Service Director, Falade John, advised residents to stay vigilant and follow fire safety measures to prevent such incidents.
A fire outbreak on Monday in a related department destroyed a shop at No. 1 Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin.
Adekunle, in another statement, said, “On March 17, 2025, at 16:15 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service swiftly responded to a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at No. 1 Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin.
“Upon arrival, the firefighters immediately sprang into action to contain the blaze. The fire involved two shops, but the firemen successfully prevented it from spreading to the second shop through their swift intervention.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from a solar battery in one of the shops.”
The fire service director urged the public to follow strict safety measures and install solar power systems in well-ventilated areas to prevent fire hazards.
The service reassured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property through proactive fire prevention and emergency response.
